Immortality, San Antonio Residents, and Local Happenings
A colorful slice of San Antonio life with notices of long-time resident Henry Fortet C. Henrys home now housing a live minnows shop, Spearle’s vacation return from Mexico, John Bix shifting to bond brokerage, Pearl Kyins returning from a season with Ozzie Nelson, Ewen Hale praising San Antonio climate, and local newspaper women like Fern Helsther observing town events. Also mentions a San Antonio woman collector of unusual orchestra mementos, Linden Johnson with Congressman Kleberg’s office, and Joseph Rosenblum planning a trip to the Chicago World’s Fair.
Black Man Captured After Stolen Car Chase on Nolan Street
A Black man was captured after a stolen car chase on Nolan Street near Josephine Terrace and Broadway. The vehicle fled from a parked position and was pursued by bystanders including Bungay William L Dugger, officers of Great American Gue Imur Race, and Milutt Kwidleg. The arrest followed a pursuit ending at the curb with the suspect in custody.
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Nolan Street
Bungay
William L. Dugger
Milutt Kwidleg
Phare
Jie van
Josephine Rirret
Broadway
S.A. Homes Report Petty Thief Break-ins
Local residents report several break-ins on the Werk end and West Commerce area. Victims include Mrs. Mary Miller and A. Dill who say hats, dishes, and a jewelry item were stolen. Police are investigating with limited details available from the disrupted notes.
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Werk End
Mary Miller
West Commerce
A. Dill
Austin Street
T. M
West Cincinnat
Wyenne
Two Brothers Recovering From Knife Wounds
The two brothers Grover ruil Laon ord Miles of 1447 Fwiteay avenue are recovering from knife wounds received Friday. A third man is wounded in the same incident as police investigate motive and exact circumstances.
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Eos
Grover Ruil Laon
Ord
Fwiteay Avenue
Wree
Inom
Texas Livestock Shipments Fall Slightly Short of Last Year
June 1933 Texas livestock movements to Fort Worth and interstate routes reached 3980 cars, about 3 percent below last June. Cattle rose slightly, calves fell, hogs more than doubled, sheep about half. First half totals show 26,818 cars, up 11 percent from 1932. Rail declines, truck use rises, with regional shifts and market changes across Fort Worth Chicago Kansas City and Oklahoma City.
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Aubtin
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Fork Worth
Texas
Bureau
Fort Worth
Chicago
Kansas City
Oklahoma City
Los Angeles
Ratl
Brink
Hall
High Plains
trags-Pocos
Gonzales Man Receives Presidential Thanks for Carved Gifts
A Gonzales resident, G. E. Ritio, recently sent President Franklin D. Roosevelt a set of hand carved sommacs made from local bols dare wood in a boxelder wood box. The president replied with a letter of thanks for the unique gift from Amorion.
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Gonzales
At G. E. Ritio
Franklin Db. Roosevelt
Wis
of Amorion
Real Estate Group to Meet August 9
San Menito July 214 Jan Benito hosts Mig Valley Real Estate Association meeting set for August 9 at the venue. Attendees expect discussion of regional property trends and upcoming listings.
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San Menito
Jan Benito
Eam Meres
Order foried on az plan by Progressiva Nationalists party
A concealed plot by the Progressiva Nationalists to form a movement patterned after a German group is alleged. Moheny, aided by H. Finer, is said to have secured a charter. the plan aims to recruit across creeds and colors, opposing the current order and seeking to shape public opinion.
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Campalen Ta Enteil
Progressiva Nationalists Party
Uittler
Bandit Robs Gas Station and Escapes with Cash
A night-time bandit dressed in dark clothing entered 2326 Broadway gas station, grabbed $7 from the register, and abducted operator Fred Sehyenemen into a restroom before fleeing on foot. Two other hold-ups on Milamaquara and South Olve streets produced no rewards as victims reported no money. Joe Rodriguez, 21, of 425 South Tareda Street, was beaten by four assailants near his home and treated at Robert H. Green hospital.
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Broadway
Fred
Joe Rodriguez
South Tareda Street
Robert H. Green Hospital
Car sales double in San Antonio last week
A county tax report shows car sales in San Antonio last week doubled the prior week, totaling 290 autos with 197 new cars sold. New licenses were issued for all 200 plus American buyers, according to tax officials.
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Alica
San Antonio
Twenty Three State Boards to Assist U S in Funds
The Public Works Administration announced formal acceptances from 23 state advisory committees to help allocate the 3.3 billion dollar public works fund. Each state will form a three member board to advise regional administrators on expenditures, with Alabama Arkansas California Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Illinois Iowa Kansas Mississippi Montana North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Washington participating.
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Washington, D. C
Public Works Administration
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Gia
Tinsels
Iowa
Kansas
Montana
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Washington
Merchants Adopt 2 Hour Siesta and Shorter Hours
In Gonzales on July 3 merchants across the city signed an agreement to open stores at 8:00 am and close at 6:00 pm with a two hour siesta from 12:80 to 2:30 pm. Grocery stores and meat markets will also adjust prices and hour patterns to fit the new schedule.
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Gonzales
Mar
Ciy
God Weber
Loreal Grocery
Thrse
Three Injured in City Street Collisions
Manuel Cervantes of 1226 South San Marcos Street suffered a broken leg after being struck near San Marcos and Tampico. Y Lavis of 20 Spruce Street was knocked down at Mesquite and East Commerce Streets with severe injuries. Juan Marlines, resident south of Verily, received bruises after a car struck him on Poplar Street.
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Manuel
Cervantes
San Mercas Street
San Marcas
Tampico
Rabsert B. Green
Youth victim found stabbed in Buena Vista home
Police report a 21 year old resident of S01 Buena Vista street was discovered stabbed at his home Monday morning. He was taken to Robert B. Green hospital with a lacerated wrist and wounds to the head. He is expected to recover.
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Loulaba
Buena Vista Street
Robert B. Green
Lila
Water bucket clue aids rosette cure for pecans
Washington July 31 The discovery by VA and Agriculture Department scientists links a galvanized water bucket to progress in curing pecan rosette disease. Research shows zinc sulphate, used alone or with iron zinc mixes, can control rosette via spray injections soil treatments and top dressings. Findings indicate rosette is a nutritional deficiency.
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Washington, D. C
J. R. Cole
Bureau of Plant Industry
A. O. Alben
Bureau of Chemistry
Morton TX townincorporation vote seals new city
Morton Texas voters vote to incorporate the town with only four dissents. New officials named are Henry Gox as mayor, F F Rowland and Wesley Yackey as commissioners. The action creates a formal city government in the west Texas locality.
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West Texas
Morton
Texas
Lownsi Texwa
Hrovig
Henry Gox
F. F. Rowland
Wesley Yackey
Old Settlers to Hear Lockhart at San Saba Meeting
SAN SABA July 41 Charley Lockhart state treasurer of Texas is named as one of the principal speakers on the program for the tenth annual Old Settlers reunion here August 8. The event highlights the county’s pioneer legacy and regional gatherings.
No Fare Hoax Traps 50 Taxicabs in Overnight Prank
A young woman triggered a mass taxi deployment and ambulance response to an apartment block on Areiuiega street as a prank. Police traced the furor to a distant alley, where she allegedly sent all cars to the scene, causing loud horns and street chaos before authorities intervened.
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Wankid
Tiro
Areiuiega Street
Eneka
Onimne
Atendy
Pwon
Marne
Pindlag
Huhn
Welaade
Nxt
Geronimo Baskets Sold to Mrs Jones in San Antonio
Geronimo, once an Apache captive, appeared in San Antonio through his wife Mrs Harold Well ington Jones in a tale of baskets woven by Mrs Geronimo. Mrs Jones bought them for $3, later offered $100 each for the pair. The baskets now display at the Witte Memorial museum.
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Geronimo
San Antonio
Cal
Harold Wellington Jones
C. N Huggins
Shreveport
Chief
Lus
Witte Memorial Museum
Livestock Pays College Expenses For Texas Girl
Miss Cath erine Terry 18-year-old San Saba high school senior plans to fund college by livestock raising. Her herd includes a Heceford heifer given years ago, now with twin calves born this week. She also raises registered Duracter sey hogs from stock given by her brother and Leghorn chickens near her home south of the city.
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Ban Saba
Catherine Terry
Henry Terry
Oenite
Terry
San Saba High School
Sable
A. B. Terry
Mexia
Corpus Budget Cuts Mark Heavy City Operating Costs
The Corpus budget shows a reduction of about 40,085 dollars in 188-44 compared with 192-33. City secretary Gus Meigentelmes reports Lt Win Gost overseeing a scaled back operation with 49,085 dollars less funding, reflecting tighter city expenses and revised operating totals.
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Corpus
Corpus Chhiasti
Gus Meigentelmes
Win Gost
Car Crashes Tree Inva A Street Scene
Mrs Pugh Dickson of 937 West Hulsache Avenue heard an early morning crash. She watched as a car mounted the curb, leaped into her yard and knocked down two small trees, according to police reports.
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Pugh Dickson
Hulsache Avenue
Palm
Oblate Fathers to Open Cemetery Without Permit
The county commissioners denied a permit for the Oblate Fathers to open a cemetery near the Saddle Club. Harry Drought, their attorney, said the cemetery would be opened anyway and that objectors could seek court action if desired. A large number of property owners protested the proposed site.
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Saddle Club
Missionary Society of the
Ob- Mole Fathers
Harry Drought
Onuri
Drought
Sheriff 10 Cuts Pay With Monthly Furlough Plan
Sheriff Hausser unveils a plan to furlough every employee one week per month without pay to save about 1500 monthly. Six deputies and a stenographer will take unpaid weeks starting Tuesday, with adjustments in wages to about 112.50 for deputies and 75 for stenographers.
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Alvert Hausser
HJ. Elskamp
Bill Brown
Frank Mathews
Westbrock Robertson
George Millard
F. Fessman
Emma Webster
Fraley Tila
Rherith Hauser
Texas Day hostesses named for Century of Progress event
Mrs El Hertzberg San Antonio chairman announces Aug 23 Texas day celebration at the Century of Progress. Hostesses include Mes M Farnsworth W McCrary and John Kuntz with about 20 more from Texas cities. Spain Mexico France and Germany will be honored guests.
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el Hertz
Berg
San Antonio
Ng Gailage Century of Progress
Change Made in Island Mail Rules
Island mail rules revised after a director declined payment, affecting postal delivery. The article notes disputed charges and changes to mail handling, with references to delayed or refused items and unclear enforcement. Names and places are unclear due to OCR errors, but the piece centers on policy shifts and their impact on shipments.
Weather Forecast Says Clouds and Rain Return to San Antonio
The forecast predicts clouds and rain in San Antonio with late sun, a 1.44 inch total from weekend showers, and cooler Monday high near 68. Southeast winds will accompany the clouds Monday night into Tuesday with thunder showers expected across West Texas.
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San Antonio
U. S
West Texas
Acree Permit to Close Road Sought by Hangar Six
Hangar Six Incorporated seeks permission to close Antler road at Winbirn field to enable mining operations raising fuel to 3500 feet. County officials met Monday with County Engineer W S Good man who says the county likely must buy right of way if granted, a cost not expected to be approved.
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Aiuy Acree
Hangar Six, Incorporated
Winbirn
W. S. Goodman
Brazos River Reclamation Funds Sought in Washington
In Washington an allotment of 350000 dollars for Brazos River reclamation surveys was requested. W A Norris, chairman of the board of water engineers, advised that 50000000 dollars be spent for reclamation work. Crawford, manager of the Waco chamber of commerce, reported the move to local officials.
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Waco
INS
Brazos River
Washington
W. ¥. Crawford
Lie Waeu Chamber of Commerce
Cewford
Wolf A. Norris
Board of Water Engineers
Norris
I2t
Publi Works
Corpus Get New Sugar Business CORPUS CRRIST
The port is becoming a major sugar distribution point in the Gulf area with thousands of tons shipped here annually. This week about 690 tons from the California and Hawaiian Sugar Company arrived on the steamship Point Palmas.
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Corpus
Corpus Crrist
Gulf Area
California and Hawaiian Sugar Company of
San Franciscn
Point Palmas
Marshal’s Clothes Like Clergyman’s Resemblance Raises Curiosity
Quy McNamara, newly enlisted in United Tatlud Shatey, returned to San Antonio from El Paso with questionable attire. He carried a copy of the El Paso Herald-Post and wore clothing described as unusual or ceremonial. Observers note his appearance resembles a marshal and cleric, prompting local intrigue.
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Quy McNamara
New United Tatlud
Shatey Mwsal
San Antonia
el Paso Moneany
el Paso Herald- Post
A. Anwlater
Eoetpatinun
Huge Frijble Smuggling Ring Exposed Near Brownsville
A massive smuggling operation was uncovered by U S customs official Harry Sexton near Brownsville. The case involves multiple seizures including four trucks and a cache of frijoles valued at about 8000 dollars. Three men Jesus Aleman Lino Ramin and Antonio Perez are in custody facing charges.
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Harry Sexton
Federal Customs
Sexton
Brownsville
Sinte
Brownsvilla
Jesus Aleman
Lino Ramin
Antonio Perez
Fergus Groves
Royal
James Collins
H. 3
Creignton
Sextan Anid
Bickett Resigns From Bexar Relief Committee Post
Lawrence Wastebrook, head of Texas conservation and welfare commission, John H. Bickett Jr. resigns from the Bexar county relief committee and urges appointment of County Judge Fresh Woodhull and Mayor C. K. Quin. He cites no reason but says law and public opinion charge officials with welfare duties and expects harmony on the committee.
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Ing Jetter
Lawrence Wastebrook
Texas Conservation and Welfare Commission
John H. Bickett Jr
Bexar County
Fresh Woodhull
C.K. Quin
San Benito Jr C C Elects Directors and Officers
The San Benito chamber of commerce elected directors He M. Garoll G. A. Toulsa Jack See dee Edgar Welch rly Felwarda F J Pascha Gos Michel J H Joe T Sellers Joe Sloan Jen M Celeman and officers E F Brady president I H Warburton vice president and 4 W Lerkin secretary.
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Ban Benito
Otov Chamber of Commerce
He M. Garoll
G. A. Toulsa
Jack Seedee
Edgar Welch
Rly Felwarda
F. J. Pascha
Gos Michel
J. H. Joe T. Sellers
Joe Sloan
Jen M. Celeman
E. F. Brady
I. H. Warburton
Vee Deehidetil
W. Lerkin
Electric Clippers Reported Stolen in City Barber Shop
A. C. Wienecke, barber on CinsiAngh street, notified police Monday that two pairs of electric clippers were stolen from his shop. Police were alerted to the burglary and are investigating the incident.
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A. C. Wienecke
CinsiAngh Street
Niet
Santa Monica Talk Prompts Fearful Look At Future
A garbled Santa Monica item quotes Call duty 3L Inger Babton discussing dangers and warnings about devolution of values. The speaker warns of emphasis on fashion and money over children’s welfare, suggesting a shift toward restrictive norms and child running concerns.
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Santa Monica
Tahsan
Palgh
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Fern Helsther
Corpus Christi
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R. M. Kleberg
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Aellencert
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Butt Child
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Dick Kincanton
Jimkie Graves
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Hinmer Gobg
Albert Rohr
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Plarlen Trent
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